The Athens County Auditor maintains the most comprehensive set of real estate records available in Athens County.  The Real Estate Division oversees the appraisal of more than 43,000 parcels and compiles information for all residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and tax exempt properties in Athens County.  This division offers a wide array of information, including maps and ownership records, with 3 PC’s for public access – 1 in the Auditor’s Office, 1 in the Treasurer’s Office and 1 in the Recorder’s Office. 

Real Estate Transfers

Transfer and identification documents track the transfer of parcels and maintain the Auditor’s parcel numbering system for tax purposes.  Under Ohio Law, all real estate transfer-related documents must be presented to the County Auditor before recording.  Transfers are done in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 319.203.

Transfer Fees

Real Estate transfers are subject to two types of fees at the Auditor’s Office:  the conveyance fee and the transfer fee.

     Conveyance Fee:  The conveyance fee for Athens County is $4.00 per thousand dollars conveyed (rounded to the nearest $ .10).  For example, if the sale amount is $100,000, the conveyance fee would be determined by multiplying $100,000 by $ .004 ($100,000 x .004 = $400.)  Make checks payable to the Athens County Auditor.  Certain property transfers are exempt from conveyance fees.

     Transfer Fee:  The transfer fee is $ .50 per parcel  transferred.  For example, if 3 parcels are transferred in a deed, $1.50 will be charged as a transfer fee. Make checks payable to the Athens County Auditor.

Additional Information

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